Houston Parks and Recreation Department

Communications

Communications Office
The Communications Office handles the department’s public relations, news media communication, social media, web development, branding and marketing, graphic and print production, and still and video photography needs. The department has no advertising budget, so Communications Office staffpromotes the department’s message through press releases, media alerts, public service announcements, journal articles, op-ed articles, press conferences, and other promotional tools.

The Communications Office writes and programs HPARD’s section of the City of Houston website and oversees the design and production of the department’s print material, including HPARD’s Activities Guide and Class Catalog and its Annual Report. The activities guide is produced three times a year, coinciding with seasonally changing programming. The office processes all Texas Public Information Act requests received by the department, the dissemination of messages through the City’s CitizensNet email system, the coordination of email contacts by citizens, and the production of fliers, posters, brochures and other supporting material used by community centers.

Street Trees

If you witness the removal of trees from street easements, please call 832-395-7100 immediately so we can check for permits and avoid unnecessary street tree loss. This phone line is answered 24 hours a day. For all other non-emergency street tree service requests please call 3-1-1 (713-884-3131).

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ACTIVITIES GUIDE & CLASS CATALOG

Recreation Catalog Available Now
H.P.A.R.D.’s Summer Activities Guide is available online now! Check out the listings for recreation, fitness, and educational opportunities you and your family can take part in!